Although many people believe Memorial Day is a day to remember all of the nation's dead, the holiday actually honors those who fell while in service to our country. Here's a great website (maintained by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War) that is dedicated to restoring the original meaning of the holiday.
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day.
In addition to our military dead, especially after 9-11, we should honor of police, fire, emt, and other law enforcement / safety officers who've fallen in the line of duty.
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